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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners set to move for £11m Paraguay attacker Miguel Almiron after completing deals for Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez

The 22-year-old midfielder, who plays for Argentine champions Lanus, made Paraguay debut at this summer's Copa America

MIGUEL ALMIRON could become Arsenal's third signing this week.

The Gunners are set to announce the transfers of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez over the next few days and Arsene Wenger also wants to add the £11m-rated Paraguay international Almiron before the transfer window slams shut on Wednesday.

 Lanus' midfielder Miguel Almiron has been linked with Arsenal
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Lanus' midfielder Miguel Almiron has been linked with ArsenalCredit: Getty Images
 Miguel Almiron challenges Boca Juniors' Carlos Tevez for the ball
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Miguel Almiron challenges Boca Juniors' Carlos Tevez for the ballCredit: Getty Images

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who plays for Argentine champions Lanus, made his international debut at this summer's Copa America.

Manager Wenger confirmed last week that both Perez and Valencia's £35m German defender Mustafi had had medicals and the announcement of the deals will be imminent.

 Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi is on his way to Arsenal
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Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi is on his way to ArsenalCredit: Getty Images

Wenger said: "We have bought two players - Mustafi and Perez. They will integrate into the team now and we will help them join the squad.

 The signing of Lucas Perez will be announced this week
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The signing of Lucas Perez will be announced this weekCredit: Getty Images

"We had to work very hard to get the signings done. We have not got any plans for anyone else now."